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Samsung had announced the Galaxy C7 in June last year. Going by the company’s yearly cycle for releasing new smartphones, it’s almost time for it to unveil the successor to the Galaxy C7. We’ve now spotted Bluetooth certification documents of a new Samsung smartphone that could be launched as the Galaxy C7 (2017) . The SM-C7100 , which appears to be the successor to the Galaxy C7 ( SM-C7000 ), was recently certified by the Bluetooth SIG. Two other variants of the smartphone –  SM-C7108 and SM-C710F – have received Bluetooth certification as well. All these variants received certifications earlier today. So, it appears that the company is close to the official announcement of the smartphone. Going by the model numbers of the Galaxy C7 (2017), the phone could be launched in China and other markets around the world. The original Galaxy C7 features a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display, Snapdragon 625 processor, 4GB RAM, 32GB/64GB internal storage, microSD card slot, 16-megapixel primary ca

Samsung put a lot of work in the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ to provide users with a smartphone that fosters convenient and intuitive interactions. The company is very proud of the seamless interface that it has created for its new flagship which let users take full advantage of the Infinity Display to access the plethora of features offered by the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. The company certainly wants users to get the most out of their flagship handset. That’s why it has shared a detailed list of tips and tricks for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. Samsung would like users to go through it so that they too can use their handset to the fullest extent of its possibilities. Samsung details various features of the navigation bar in this list as well as all of the improvements that it has made to the Edge screen. The Edge screen feature has been around since the days of the Galaxy S6 edge. The list also contains instructions on how to create convenient reminders, shortcuts for the fingerprint

There were a lot of rumors in the days leading up to the Galaxy S8′s launch about the new flagship featuring a dual camera system at the back. It was predicted to be the first smartphone from Samsung to feature dual cameras. Samsung officially unveiled the Galaxy S8 on March 29 and subsequently proved the rumors wrong. However, it’s no secret that Samsung tested prototypes of the Galaxy S8 with a dual camera system. We’ve seen images of the prototype in the past as well. Earlier today, a couple of images were leaked online from China via Weibo showing us another unit that features a dual camera. It doesn’t feature a fingerprint sensor at the back like the Galaxy S8 actually does. This goes to show that those rumors were not without merit. We did report earlier this year that Samsung was testing multiple prototypes of the Galaxy S8 and all of the rumors were based on them. Thus it was difficult to be sure about anything. For the longest time, the rumor mill was convinced that the

Sprint and Samsung recently tested the Massive MIMO (multiple input, multiple output) technology on the 2.5GHz spectrum in South Korea. This was a real-world application of a technology that will enable Sprint to “dramatically boost” LTE Plus wireless capacity and cover. The technology will also enable Sprint to offer Gigabit LTE to its customers in the United States. The field testing in Suwon, South Korea involved Massive MIMO Samsung radios that were equipped with vertical and horizontal bean-forming technology. Sprint was able to reach peak speeds of 330 Mbps per channel using a 20MHz channel of 2.5GHz spectrum. The setup increased capacity per channel by four times while increasing cell edge performance three times. The overall coverage area also improved compared to existing radios. Sprint has already deployed 8T8R (8 transmit, 8 receive) radios across its network in the United States. It conducted this test with Samsung to compare the performance of Massive MIMO radios with

We reported two weeks ago that EE is going to be the only carrier in the United Kingdom to sell the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ in Arctic Silver . It’s a very visually appealing color option for Samsung’s new flagship smartphone and EE is likely to bring in a lot of new customers due to it. The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ can now be pre-ordered from EE in Arctic Silver. The carrier is selling the Galaxy S8 for £9.99 upfront and £57.99 per month which gets them unlimited talk, text and 25GB of data on the 24 month plan. Customers can purchase the Galaxy S8+ on the 24 month plan for £49.99 upfront and £57.99 per month with unlimited talk, text and 25GB of data. EE has also confirmed that the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ will be available on its 4GEE Max plans. The plans enable customers to use the handsets like they would normally do in more than 50 destinations across the globe without having to worry about switching to a local carrier. Interested customers can place a pre-order for the dev

There have already been many predictions from market analysts that the second quarter of this year is going to be a good one for Samsung . The company is expected to break its previous record of the highest operating profit ever in a single quarter. The latest predictions go so far as to suggest that Samsung’s Q2 2017 operating profit will beat every other company on the planet in this particular period of time. Market analysts predict that Samsung’s Q2 2017 operating profit will be more than Apple’s. They are also predicting that the company will rake in more profit in this quarter than the likes of Facebook, Amazon, Netflix and Google. Stock firms in South Korea are estimating Samsung’s operating profit for Q2 2017 to be around 13.1187 trillion won or $11.6 billion. There are not discounting the possibility of the final figure being even higher than this as the estimation of Samsung’s performance in this quarter continues to rise. Some firms predict that the final number could be

We publish  a lot  of stories on a daily basis. Unfortunately, the majority of news breaks during our European hours of operation, which makes it difficult for our readers in the US (and other regions) to keep up. However, we think we’ve come up with a fantastic solution — a  daily recap . Here’s what went out today. Deals Daily Deal: Score yourself a 65-inch curved 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV for 13% off General Samsung explains how it had to ‘humanize’ the brand after the Galaxy Note 7 fiasco Phones Despite smaller battery, refurbished Galaxy Note 7 may not have a downclocked processor Galaxy J7 Max goes on sale in India Samsung could unveil the Galaxy Note 8 on August 26 at an event in New York Samsung’s Galaxy S8 BOGO offer for T-Mobile available again Trade-in your old phone and get up to $350 off the Galaxy S8 from Samsung Polls [Poll] What do you use most frequently, Samsung Pay or Android Pay? Samsung Pay Samsung Pay gets support for HSBC and M&S Bank cards in t

Samsung’s tablet range is pretty thin in India but it’s good to see the Korean company launching their flagship tablet. The Galaxy Tab S3 has made its way in India carrying a price tag of Rs. 47,990. Despite the hefty price, the tablet is packed with features like quad speakers tuned by AKG, S Pen […] The post Samsung launches Galaxy Tab S3 in India appeared first on Sammy Hub .

You can get Android Pay on Samsung Galaxy smartphones but you can’t get Samsung Pay on non-Samsung Android smartphones. Google’s mobile payments service isn’t exclusive to any particular manufacturer while Samsung has predictably limited Samsung Pay to its Galaxy smartphones. Many of you might live in a market where both services are live. That begs the question, which payments service do you use most frequently? They both have their pros and cons so we would like it if you can tell us which is your preferred service and what are your reasons for using it frequently by leaving a comment down below. Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll.

Samsung launched its high-end, QLED TVs earlier this year , and they come with improved picture quality, new software features, and better designs. Now, the company has announced that it is hosting an accessory designing competition for its QLED TVs in collaboration with Deezen, one of the leading design and architectural magazine. It’s a €30,000 competition, and the grand prize for the best designer is €8,000. The company’s first ever global TV accessory design competition will run from June 16 to August 1. Designers who are interested in participating in this contest need to submit their QLED TV stand designs along with corresponding strategic business plans. Top five finalists will be invited to IFA 2017 in Berlin, Germany where their designs will be showcased at Samsung’s booth, and a grand prize winner will be announced. “ We want to give everyone, including our consumers, the opportunity to show off their creativity and help us design the next big TV accessory. Samsung’s ultima

Samsung took its sweet time in bringing Samsung Pay to the United Kingdom. The company has expanded its mobile payments service to a handful of new markets across the globe over the past week. Not too long ago, it finally flipped the switch on Samsung Pay for customers in the United Kingdom as well. The company may have already conceded a lot of ground to rival payment services like Android Pay and Apple Pay. Both services have long been available in the United Kingdom. Samsung Pay itself was launched over two years ago in South Korea so its UK launch was long overdue. Samsung Pay still doesn’t support some of the top financial institutions in the country, including Barclays and Llyods Bank. However, it’s expanding its reach to more potential customers by adding support for bank cards issued by HSBC, M&S Bank, and First Direct. Users who have a card from the issues mentioned above can now use Samsung Pay to make payments on the go. Samsung Pay is currently supported on the Gala

Ultimately, when it comes to creating technologies that help users streamline their mobile lives, UX (user experience) marks the spot.   Take the Galaxy S8 and S8+. When designing its latest flagships, Samsung went to great lengths to ensure that the UX behind their groundbreaking, bezel-less designs would foster convenient and intuitive interactions. The result of the company’s efforts is a seamless interface that allows users to navigate the devices’ immersive displays with ease and take full advantage of their powerful features.   The tips and functions outlined below offer simple ways for users to further amplify their Galaxy S8’s convenience and get more out of their smartphone experience.     Get to Know the Navigation Bar The navigation bar that houses the Galaxy S8’s Home, Back and Recents buttons has a few tricks up its sleeve, including allowing users to bypass their device’s Lock screen and instantly access the Home screen.   After activating the Unlock with Home

Samsung Pay received three awards – Best Contactless Innovation of 2017, Best Mobile Payments Solution of 2017 and Best Payments Innovation of 2017 — at the Payments and Cards Award Summit on Wednesday, June 7 in Mumbai, India. “Payments & Cards Summit is a comprehensive platform providing a unique venue point to discuss the current situation, future trends and innovations in payments, cards and mobile markets,” explains Samsung. Since launching in the region back in March, Samsung Pay has become one of the most widely-used mobile payment platforms, with a total market adoption of nearly 50 percent on the firm’s recently-launched flagship smartphones. Read more:  Here’s how to set up Samsung Pay in India It’s safe to say that one of the main reasons Samsung Pay has been so successful in India is because of its integration with the National Payments Corporation and PayTM, which allows users to make peer-to-peer money transfers and pay for goods using QR codes. Samsung is als

It’s never an ideal scenario when a high-end product that you’ve just released runs into problems and before you know it, there’s a negative connotation attached to the product that was supposed to earn you billions of dollars. That’s precisely what happened with Samsung last year when a battery fault caused many Galaxy Note 7 handsets to spontaneously catch fire. Samsung discontinued the flagship device but it had to sustain significant damage to its brand reputation as well. Samsung’s chief marketing officer in the United States Marc Mathieu explained that the company was then forced to change its marketing strategy to focus on trust and rebuilding its relationship with consumers. Speaking at a session at the Cannes Lions Festival, Mathieu said that the Galaxy Note 7 fiasco was a disaster that he “wouldn’t wish it on any marketer.” “We were getting free [negative] advertising anytime people would board a plane – we didn’t need that,” he added, referring to a blanket ban placed

Samsung announced the Galaxy J7 Max and Galaxy J7 Pro mid-range handsets in India last week. They’re the latest additions to Samsung’s Galaxy J lineup which has done well in the Indian smartphone market. Customers in the country can purchase the Galaxy J7 Max starting today. The company is selling this handset in black and gold colors for Rs. 17,900. That’s approximately $220. It’s available to purchase in India starting today from offline retailers as well as from Samsung India’s online store. The Galaxy J7 Max comes with a 5.7-inch TFT Full HD display with 2.5D curved glass. It’s powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P20 processor with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. The handset also features a 13-megapixel rear camera with f/1.7 aperture and a 13-megapixel front camera with f/1.9 aperture. Additional features include dual-SIM support, Android 7.0 Nougat, 4G LTE support, a microSD card slot, and a 3,300mAh battery. This is also the first affordable mid-range smartphone in the co

After launching its high-end tablet at MWC earlier this year, Samsung has launched the Galaxy Tab S3 today in India. It is priced at INR 47,990 (approx. $747), and will be available through online and offline stores starting today. The company is offering an easy EMI option and one-time screen replacement for free (valid till July 31). It has partnered with Reliance Jio to offer double the cellular data (28GB +28GB) for just INR 309 (approx. $5) per month. The Galaxy Tab S3 succeeds last year’s Galaxy Tab S2 , and comes with a better display, faster processor, an improved S Pen stylus, better cameras, and improved audio experience. The tablet features a 9.7-inch Super AMOLED display with HDR and an aspect ratio of 4:3. It also comes with a quad stereo loudspeaker arrangement tuned by AKG/HARMAN for improved audio. The tablet runs Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box with the latest version of TouchWiz. Under the hood, the Tab S3 is equipped with a Snapdragon 820 processor, 4GB RAM, 32

Samsung is expected to officially launch the refurbished Galaxy Note 7 on July 7 . Rumor has it that the device may be called the Galaxy Note FE or “Fan Edition.” Samsung is reportedly going to release this device in only a handful of markets, starting with its home country of South Korea. The company hasn’t set up a new production line for the Galaxy Note FE. They are going to be refurbished units of the Galaxy Note 7 that just have a smaller battery. Everything else remains the same. It’s going to have the specs of the ill-fated flagship. The Galaxy Note FE is going to have the same 5.7-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED display, Samsung Exynos 8890 processor with 4GB RAM, 12-megapixel rear and 5-megapixel front camera as the original Galaxy Note 7. Samsung’s Exynos 8890 processor has a cluster of four custom and four ARM Cortex A53 cores to provide a mix of high performance and power efficiency. The Galaxy Note FE has been spotted on Geekbench today, the benchmark listing has detected

If you’re thinking about changing your smartphone and currently have one that’s still in working condition, you can trade it in and Samsung is going to give you up to $350 for your device which you can put towards the purchase of an unlocked Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+ . This offer is only for customers in the United States. Samsung is promising $300 in trade-in value for the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S7. If you have a Galaxy S7 edge, it’s going to fetch you the absolute maximum trade-in value of $350. Samsung is going to offer $200 for any other iOS or Android smartphone. All devices have to meet certain conditions before the trade-in value can be given to customers. The company mentions in the terms and conditions that the device being traded in has to power on. It can have normal wear and tear but the device should not have a cracked screen, should not be bricked or blacklisted. Samsung will assess all devices and it feels that a device doesn’t fulfill the conditions mentioned a

Samsung’s buy-one-get-one-free offer for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ on T-Mobile expired not too long ago and the company has decided to bring it back again. Customers can purchase either handset from T-Mobile right now and the company is going to refund them the cost of the second handset so it will essentially be free. The way this offer works is that customers first purchase two new Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+ phones by paying full price for them upfront. They also have to pay all applicable taxes. They then have to activate one of their new devices on Samsung.com within 14 days of purchase. Once that’s done, Samsung is going to provide them a rebate for the less expensive of the two handsets minus taxes and fees on their original payment method. The rebate will arrive in up to 8 weeks after activation. Since the rebate is being provided by Samsung and not T-Mobile, it’s only going to be refunded to the original payment method. Customers can not combine this deal with any other o

We publish  a lot  of stories on a daily basis. Unfortunately, the majority of news breaks during our European hours of operation, which makes it difficult for our readers in the US (and other regions) to keep up. However, we think we’ve come up with a fantastic solution — a  daily recap . Here’s what went out today. APK Google has launched an exclusive Play Music feature for the Galaxy S8 Deals Daily Deal: Take 30% off a SmartThings Hub Firmware News AT&T Galaxy Tab S2 Nougat update released Galaxy J3 (2016) gets May 2017 Android security patch Galaxy Note 4 June security patch released in Europe General Samsung patents a case that’ll let you charge your Gear S3 using your smartphone Samsung SDI encourages engineers to become ‘technology meisters’ Phones Download and watch these brilliant HDR videos on your Galaxy S8, S8+, and Tab S3 Galaxy S8 Active referenced on Samsung’s website Samsung starts selling unlocked dual-SIM Galaxy S8+ in the UK Samsung’s in-screen f

The upcoming Galaxy S8 Active (SM-G892A) has been referenced in a document, which outlines all of the applications it will ship with, on Samsung’s website, leading us to believe that the handset’s launch is right around the corner. Judging by recent leaks , the Galaxy S8 Active is simply a flat version of the Galaxy S8, equipped with a slightly thicker body that’s more resistant to knocks and bumps, and presumably compliant with the MIL-STD-810G standard of durability. Not much is known about the handset’s internals, but we’re guessing they’re identical to the regular Galaxy S8 , so it should come with a 5.8-inch AMOLED display, an Exynos 88955 processor and 4GB of RAM. That said, we aren’t ruling out the possibility of the Galaxy S8 Active  having a slightly larger 3,500mAh battery as Samsung has installed beefier cells in its Active-branded smartphones in the past. With regards to availability, the Galaxy S8 Active is expected to launch exclusively through AT&T in the US, an

For a limited time only, you can pick up a second-generation SmartThings Hub from Amazon for $69.99 (30% off).  For those unfamiliar, the Hub is the centerpiece of the IoT household, connecting  a host of different appliances – kettles, speakers, locks and thermostats — to the internet, letting you automate how they work. If you like the sound of this promotion and want to take advantage of it, hit the Buy Now button below. Unfortunately, Amazon only has a limited amount of inventory available for this specific deal, and once it’s gone, it’s gone — so it would probably be better to act sooner rather than later.

Samsung’s new mobile devices – Galaxy S8 , Galaxy S8+ , Galaxy Tab S3 , and Galaxy Book – feature high-resolution screens that are capable of displaying HDR (High Dynamic Range) content.  However, there’s finding HDR content is a task, and you won’t find it easily. Netflix still hasn’t started supporting these Samsung devices for HDR video streaming. A Redditor has compiled a collection of thirteen HDR videos that work with the Galaxy S8 and S8+, and you can download them. All these are 10-bit 4K HDR ( HDR10 ) videos from BBC Planet Earth, LG, Samsung, and Sony, and they’re HDR10 standard compatible, so they’ll work find on the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, Galaxy Tab S3, and the Galaxy Book. Make sure that you increase the brightness to 100% and change the display mode to AMOLED Cinema from the Settings menu. It will work with Samsung’s stock video player. You can download these videos from the source or via links below. Note: If some of the file names of these videos are not ending with

Although Samsung recently unveiled the Galaxy J3 (2017) along with some other Galaxy J (2017) series smartphones, the company hasn’t forgotten its older devices. The Galaxy J3 (2016) , an entry-level smartphone that was launched in March last year , has received May 2017 Android security patch with the latest software update. The Galaxy J3 (2016) has started receiving a 143.13MB update to firmware version J320FNXXU0AQE1, bringing bug fixes, performance improvements, and May 2017 security patch to the device. However, the phone still remains at Android 5.1.1 Lollipop, and the company hasn’t updated it to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) even now, let along Android 7.0 (Nougat). The update is currently being rolled out to unlocked variants of the Galaxy J3 (2016) in European markets and India , and it could soon be rolled out to other countries soon. The device previously received March security patch in Europe . If you haven’t received the update yet, you can check for it manually by headin

If you cast your mind back to April, you may recall that Google announced it had teamed up with Samsung to give Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ customers who use Play Music, which is the default audio player on the handsets, a couple of extra perks to enhance their music-listening experience. Despite being relatively minor, the perks were actually pretty useful: users could upload 100,000 songs to their virtual locker instead of the usual 50,000, and were eligible for a free three-month trial of Play Music All Access. Now, however, the firm has released an exclusive feature for the devices. It’s called New Release Radio and — you guessed it — is a personalized mix of the freshest songs — but it’s not really the groundbreaking ‘feature’ we were hoping for. After all, it’s just a radio station that Google could quite easily deliver to every user, and probably will in the future.

Samsung SDI , Samsung’s battery manufacturing arm, faced a lot of difficulties after it came under fire for supplying faulty Galaxy Note 7 batteries to Samsung Electronics last year. The company got itself a new leader  after it  suffered fire at its China factory . Samsung SDI has also planned to invest $128 million this year to improve battery safety. Now, the company is encouraging its engineers to become ‘technology meisters’. According to a new report from The Korea Herald , Samsung SDI is offering its engineers financial incentives to improve their professional skills. The company said last week that it has added seventeen additional members to its existing group of 36 technology meisters (engineers who hold at least three master certificates), taking the total number to 53. The company had started the Technology Meister program in 2013 at its Gumi plant in North Gyeongsang Province and expanded it to its plants in Ulsan, Cheongju and Cheonan. It usually takes one year for engi

According to Patently Mobile, Samsung’s filed a patent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a wireless charging case that uses Millimeter Wave Technology. But what does that mean? Well, according to the diagram included in the listing, you’ll be able to use the case to wirelessly charge a Gear smartwatch, and presumably a number of other devices, while on the move. Unlike most patent filings, this one is actually pretty specific, detailing exactly how the case will be configured. Tucked away in the back cover, you’ll find a transmission coil and a USB Type-C connector to attach the case to the smartphone. The front cover, on the other hand, will house a wireless power control processor and a direct current-alternating power converter. Don’t get too excited, though. This is only a patent filing and there’s a good chance the product will never see the light of day. As we’ve said in the past, Samsung reserves the rights to a lot of designs and names on a monthly basis,

It was already being reported that Samsung won’t be able to perfect the in-screen fingerprint reader for the Galaxy Note 8 , so the upcoming phablet won’t feature it. Now, a new claim from an industry insider points to a specific reason why the South Korean smartphone giant’s plan of a fingerprint reader integrated into the Galaxy Note 8, which is to be unveiled in August , didn’t come to fruition. It is bring reported that the implementation of optical fingerprint reader that was tested on the Galaxy Note 8′s display was imperfect due to uneven screen brightness; the area containing the fingerprint reader appeared brighter than the rest of the screen. This could be one of the main reasons why the upcoming flagship smartphone could miss out on an in-screen fingerprint reader. Apple and Samsung were expected to bring the first smartphones with in-screen fingerprint readers to offer consumers a device with a bezel-less display and all the advantages of a front-facing fingerprint re

After releasing its artistic Frame TV in Norway and Switzerland, Samsung has released it today in South Korea and the US . ‘The Frame’, a TV that won an innovation award at CES 2017 in Las Vegas earlier this year, will be available in South Korea for KRW 3,400,000 (approx. $3,033) for the 55-inch variant and KRW 5,150,000 (approx. $4,594) for the 65-inch variant. The company had announced the TV’s global launch two weeks ago . Apart from 4K and HDR technologies, The Frame  is known for its artistic design. It looks like an art piece that’s hung on the wall or set up on a painting stand. Its bezel and frame can be interchanged to match the styling of a room. Customers also get access to over 100 paintings from 37 world-renowned artists. Users can purchase additional artwork through the company’s Art Store. They can also display their own photos on the TV. The Frame TV comes with built-in light and motion sensors, so it can turn itself off automatically to save power when there’s no

Samsung normally releases the dual-SIM variant of its flagship smartphones in only a handful of markets. We’ve seen it stick to this behavior with the Galaxy S8 as well. Customers in the United Kingdom who have been waiting to pick up a dual-SIM variant of the new flagship will be delighted to know that one is finally available for them. Samsung has started selling the unlocked dual-SIM Galaxy S8+ in the United Kingdom. Customers in the country can head over the company’s online store right now and order one that’s unlocked and capable of supporting two active SIMs simultaneously. The company isn’t offering the Galaxy S8 in unlocked and dual-SIM flavor, only the Galaxy S8+. It can be ordered right now from Samsung UK’s online store for £779 in both Midnight Black and Orchid Gray colors. This particular variant of the Galaxy S8+ bears model number SM-G955FZ and only appears to be available via Samsung’s online store in the country. It remains to be seen if Samsung starts selling

Samsung announced the global release of The Frame TV a couple of weeks back. The TV was first released in Switzerland and Norway with the company promising to release it soon in other markets in the United States. Samsung has now confirmed The Frame TV price and release date for customers in the United States. Samsung designed The Frame TV to resemble a piece of art instead of a conventional television set. It was first unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show back in January. Samsung is selling the TV in 55-inch and 65-inch sizes. All standard Samsung smart TV features are supported. The Frame TV features four HDMI ports and three USB ports. Customers will get UHD picture quality and choices for various frame options that best fit the décor of any room. Walnut, Oak and White frame options are available for customers to choose from. The TV is also going to provide customers with access to 100 paintings and photographs from 37 artists that it can cycle through when the TV isn’t

T-Mobile is commemorating Father’s Day by offering a new buy-one-get-one-free promotion on two of the hottest Android-powered smartphones on the market right now, the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+. Customers who purchase either one of the handsets from T-Mobile can get another one for free after rebate. The carrier is offering this promotion to all new and existing T-Mobile customers. To qualify, they just need to purchase their new Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+ on T-Mobile’s no-interest Equipment Installment Plan (EIP) and add one voice line with unlimited data. New customers are required to purchase both handsets on the carrier’s installment plan and activate both phones on T-Mobile One. Customers don’t need to trade-in their existing devices. Once the purchase is completed, they have to submit their mail-in rebate request online. T-Mobile will refund them the cost of the second device, $790 for the new Galaxy flagship, via a prepaid MasterCard. T-Mobile is selling the Galaxy S8 and G

T-Mobile was the first to release the Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Galaxy Tab S2 in the United States. The country’s largest mobile network, Verizon, followed suit just a few days later. Samsung also rolled out said update for the Wi-Fi only variant of the tablet just last week. AT&T has thrown its hat in the ring now as well. AT&T has started rolling out the much-awaited Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Galaxy Tab S2. Firmware version T817AUCU2CQE3 is now being rolled out over-the-air for this tablet on the second largest mobile carrier in the United States. The update brings all of the features that make Nougat the latest and greatest Android OS release available right now. If you’re curious about the features included in this update, don’t forget to check out our What’s New with Nougat series . AT&T has rolled out this firmware update over-the-air and it should have gone live for users across the country by now. The firmware weighs in at 1.1GB and also featur

Samsung has been pretty forthcoming with security patches for the Galaxy Note 4 recently. It released the May security patch for this handset just three weeks ago even though there are still a few devices that have yet to receive that patch. The company has now rolled out the Galaxy Note 4 June security patch in Europe. Samsung is rolling out firmware version N910FXXS1DQF3 for the unbranded Galaxy Note 4 in Europe. The firmware update has been released for the unbranded version in the Netherlands so far. It may only be a matter of time before this firmware update is released in additional markets across the region. The security patch for the month of June brings fixes for 96 vulnerabilities in Android OS as well as fixes for 23 bugs in Samsung’s software. However, this firmware update brings a bit more than just the security patch as it weighs in at over 343MB. The changelog that Samsung has provided mentions that this release brings improvements for power efficiency, memory ma

It’s Friday, which means it’s time for another edition of Watchface Friday! For those unaware, every Friday, we highlight a selection of our favorite watchfaces for the  Gear S3 classic  and  Gear S3 frontier . All of the offerings are available to download through the Galaxy Apps Store, so you can rest assured that you won’t have to search all over the Internet to find something we’ve listed. Gear S3 classic Gear O’Clock: Symmetric II  by Beloved EOOD Minimalistic Sport  by Kirill Churnossov Gear S3 frontier Orange Monster  by Jaco Naude Tactical Field  by Kenneth Van Vliet